| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 12, 2019 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 12, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Ferro Corporation |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OH |
| Entity File Number | 1-584 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-0217820 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6060 Parkland Boulevard Suite 250 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Mayfield Heights |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44124 |
| City Area Code | 216 |
| Local Phone Number | 875-5600 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $1.00 |
| Trading Symbol | FOE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000035214 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
